Centralis Customers & Solutions: Commercial Sector
		The general commercial sector covers the full spectrum of private sector companies with the exception of financial services. Centralis has a very wide range of customers throughout the UK ranging from the larger SMEs to some of the UK's largest companies. Founded by the application and desktop transformation team of a FTSE Top 100 company responsible for a UK-wide roll-out to 20,000 users, Centralis is an experienced, independent and expert business partner, helping companies of every size to get the best benefit from technology by taking advantage of their existing investments and linking solutions to long-term strategy.

Since 1996 Centralis has been working in close business partnership with customers across every sector in the UK private sector, including retail, leisure, manufacturing, engineering, utility, transport, legal and professional services.

Our strong body of customer success stories and references is built on our technical skills and our reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.

Like every sector, our commercial customers need to know that their investment in our services will lead to increased agility, reduced costs or improved efficiency.

Our commercial customers have partnered with us to deliver:

• Strategy and direction - helping to align I.T. and business strategies, select products and deliver associated P.O.C. & pilot environments

• Flexible working - Allowing staff to connect securely from branch offices

• Desktops upgrades - providing access to both existing and next generation systems through virtual desktops

• Mergers & acquisitions - Presenting a common set of business systems without the need to upgrade or manage local infrastructure

• Reduced cost - Fixed cost, highly responsive support and services

• Product supply - Cutting the cost of owning and deploying technology by offering best value pricing and framework options

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	Customer References
	" Throughout the project, requirements changed continuously as we worked with Centralis to ensure the solution achieved everything we needed it to. Centralis took all the changes in their stride and we were very pleased with the final results which are proof of the hard work and dedication from both sides. "	Ian Murphy, IT Manager, Bravissimo

Centralis retail and leisure customers include Europe's leading retailer Tesco, Boots, Speedy Hire, City Refrigeration, Leekes and Bravissimo.

Leisure industry customers include Whitbread (including Marriott Hotels and David Lloyd Leisure), First Choice and Bourne Leisure (including Haven and Butlins).

Centralis has also seen strong sales in the media sector, with Paramount Pictures among our US customers, RTE in Ireland and ITV,  Capital Radio & Telewest in the UK.

Case Study - Bravissimo
Bravissimo worked with Centralis to centralise delivery of their retail systems to its network of UK lingerie, swimwear and clothing stores - click here to read the case study.
 

Case Study - Speedy Hire
Speeding up IT integration through centralisation - how Centralis’ innovative methodology enabled Speedy Hire to revitalise and refine disparate IT systems for newly acquired companies - click here to read the case study.
 

	Customer References
	" NSK uses many partners to deliver its services and the Centralis Service Desk is by far and away the best for friendly and efficient service. "	Tony Doran, Head of I.S. Europe, NSK

In the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors Centralis has worked with Twinings, Ultimate Packaging, UPM, NSK, Nikon, British American Tobacco and Boehringer Ingelheim.

In the engineering and construction sector Centralis has worked with Anglo American, Mott Macdonald, Aggreko,  Crest Nicholson, RMC and McAlpine Homes.

Case Study - Twinings
300 year old tea specialist works with Centralis to improve the flexibility of systems access without compromising security or quality - click here to read the case study.
 

Case Study - NSK
NSK, a global leading supplier of bearings, automotive components and steering systems, uses Centralis to provide a managed service for its application delivery - click here to read the case study.

	Customer References
	" Working with Centralis has allowed the AA to maintain the build quality, integrity and resilience of the patrol’s laptop PC, improving the reliability and availability of the systems for the patrol. This in turn has helped to maintain a low cost base for the general support of the laptops. "	Chris Bailey, Head of Business Systems – AA Road Operations

In the UK utility and energy sector Centralis customers includes strategic work for Centrica, Thames Water, British Petroleum, BG Energy Holdings Limited, London Electric, BT and British Gas Transco.

Centralis has provided consultancy to companies in the transport, automotive and logistics sectors including the AA, Volvo Truck and Bus, NYK Logistics, Virgin Trains, Mahle and Marshall Motors.

Case Study - the AA
The AA has achieved ground-breaking levels of IT security and durability thanks to a secure desktop build from Midlands-based consultancy Centralis - click here to read the case study.
 

Case Study - Centrica
Independent charity Historic Royal Palaces implements secure remote access to deliver applications to its remote workers supporting some of the UK's finest historic buildings- click here to read the case study.

	Customer References
	" By working in close partnership with Centralis, we have been able to ensure that all personnel are provided with a reliable and consistent user interface, no matter where they are. Updates can be implemented in a matter of minutes. "	Stan Hughes, IT Project Manager, LGC

In the professional and technical services sector Centralis customers include Allen & Overy, Harvey Ingram, McGrigors, LGC, the Carlisle Group, the Paragon Group, Russell Jones and Walker, Wragge & Co, Mott Macdonald, Places for People and the RFU..

Case Study - the English Rugby Football Union
When the RFU was looking to deploy its elite player assessment system to clubs and remote locations throughout England it turned to Centralis to optimise the performance and reliability - and to resolve those all important printing problems - click here to read the case study.
 

Case Study - LGC
International science-based company LGC works with Centralis to deliver a truly flexible solution for 1200 staff in 21 laboratories and centres across Europe and India - click here to read the case study.